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East Texas women receive governor’s volunteer awards for serving inmates
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Two women from East Texas were recognized by the state, awarded for their volunteer service for inmates. According to a release, on April 26 at the Annual Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony Lori Riggs, of Winnsboro, was awarded with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Employee Volunteer Award […]
Candlelight vigil Tuesday at Quitman’s Hogg Park
The annual candlelight vigil for child abuse awareness in Wood County will be held Tuesday, April 30 from 6-7 p.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman under the pavilion. The event will include music. Booths will be set up and food available from 5:15-6 p.m.
TRAFFIC ALERT: City of Grand Saline closes road due to heavy rain
GRAND SALINE, Texas (KLTV) - Drivers in Grand Saline will need to seek alternate routes around a specific stretch of road. City officials announced Friday night that due to a high amount of rain, High Street between Fielder and Saline streets will be closed until further notice.
East Texas experts share tips for controlling mosquito population as summer approaches
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Recent rains and stormy weather is normal for April and May in East Texas. With the rain comes standing water, and that standing water can attract an annual spring-summer pest: Mosquitoes!. “Mosquitoes everywhere. They swarm around,” said Holly Lake resident Arron strong. According to public...
Este Poder encourages rural East Texans of color to feel empowered through civic engagement
TYLER, Texas — A nonprofit organization founded by three UT Tyler graduates is working to educate and empower communities of color in East Texas. Este Poder believes rural East Texan communities of color should "understand the power they hold" such as through voting "and use that power to improve their quality of life."
City of Hawkins operations return to normal after alleged hacking
HAWKINS — City of Hawkins operations have returned to normal following the alleged April 1 hacking of its computer system. City staff are using new computers and are able to send utility bills to residents, take credit card payments, access city documents and resume other functions, Hawkins Mayor Debbie Rushing said Tuesday.
Music in May to return to gazebo
The city of Mineola brings back its free Music in May concert series for the third year. Performers will appear at the downtown gazebo for each of the five Thursdays in May, beginning Thursday, May 2 with popular local act Blue Mudbone at 6:30 p.m. Future musicians include Terry Klein...
Lindale's Jalynn Gateley signs with Louisiana Tech for powerlifting
LINDALE — Lindale senior Jalynn Gateley signed to continue her powerlifting career at Louisiana Tech University. “I had already kind of decided on Louisiana Tech because of their academics and then I found out they had a powerlifting team, and that changed the game,” Gateley said. “Their coach reached out to Coach (Lindale powerlifting coach Jacob) Alford. That made me really excited when I found out about the team. I got to meet with them and that was pretty much it.”
Saddle Up for a Good Time
Those who seek the rich legacy of barrel racing can trace its roots back to Texas. It's there that we encounter Gary Leffew, a former world champion bull rider and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Hall of Famer. In this episode of "All Roads Lead to Texas," host Dylan Thuras journeys to Emory, Texas, to glean wisdom from the master himself in the art of barrel racing—maneuvering a horse around a pattern of barrels with speed and precision. Saddle up for a firsthand glimpse into the cowboy way of life as Dylan steps into the rodeo ring for the very first time.
Baseball: Lindale wins back-to-back district titles
VAN — Hudson Legrow struck out 10 in leading Lindale to a 9-2 win over Van, clinching the Eagles second consecutive District 16-4A baseball championship. The Eagles improve to 20-5-2 overall and finish 10-0 in district. Van falls to 24-11-2 and 8-4.
Canton’s Reese drives in first run for Houston in win
HOUSTON, Texas (KLTV) - Former Canton Eagle Ace Reese got the scoring started for Houston on Sunday as the Cougars defeated UT-Arlington, 10-4. Batting fifth and starting in left field, the freshman was 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI. Reese singled in a run in the first inning and singled in the third. He scored on a home run.
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